US Bridges

SR 1013 over Sinking Run

Fair

Blair County, Pennsylvania · 3 Mi.Ne.Of Culp · Structure no. 000000000005704

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
406
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1013 over Sinking Run is a concrete slab carrying SR 1013 over Sinking Run in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 99 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 406 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 743 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1013
CrossesSinking Run
Location3 Mi.Ne.Of Culp
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBlair County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.59813, -78.21563
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic406 (2024)
Projected traffic743 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1013 over Sinking Run built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is SR 1013 over Sinking Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1013 over Sinking Run carry?

About 406 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 1013 over Sinking Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1013 over Sinking Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.